Old Copse, Beenham

Old Copse is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) based in Beenham in Berkshire.[1]

Geography

Old Copse covers an area of 19.77 acres.[2]

The coppice woodland is on London Clay situated on the north side of the Kennet valley. The site is on gently sloping ground, with damp to poorly-drained wet clay soils. A few small streams with associated wet flushes arise in the wood.[2]

History

The copse is classed as ancient woodland having been there for at least from 1600 and still retain tree and shrub cover which has not obviously been planted.[3]

In 1984 the site was registered as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2]


Flora

The site has the following Flora:[2][4]

Trees

Plants

References

  1. ↑ "Official Record for "Old Copse, Beenham"". protected planet. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "SITE NAME: OLD COPSE, BEENHAM" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  3. ↑ "Beenham online Beenham Village Design Statement". Beenhamonline.org. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  4. ↑ "BEENHAM Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways" (PDF). West Berks Council. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
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